§ 20-176.81. Certification of technicians; application for certification of motor vehicle technician.

(a)

There is established the following specialties or areas of certification:

(1)

Engine repair.

(2)

Automatic transmission/transaxle.

(3)

Manual drive train and axles.

(4)

Suspension and steering.

(5)

Brakes.

(6)

Electrical systems.

(7)

Heating and air conditioning.

(8)

Engine performance.

(b)

A certification test shall be given in each of the areas described above.

(c)

Before a person is certified as a motor vehicle repair technician, the person shall have passed the AATI or ASE test offered for auto repair, or any additional AATI or ASE test that may be established, which indicates competency to perform motor vehicle repair in any of the categories listed in (a) above.

(d)

No motor vehicle repair technician shall engage in the occupation of motor vehicle repair for compensation unless the person is certified as required herein.

(e)

Upon successfully passing the AATI or ASE test or tests, a person may apply for certification on a form as required by the CAD, accompanied by the required registration fee.

(f)

An applicant shall submit to the director, in addition to such other information as may be required, the following information:

(1)

Name and home address of applicant.

(2)

Category or categories of certification for which the applicant is applying.

(g)

All applicants who have passed the prescribed AATI or ASE test shall:

(1)

File an application for certification as a technician on a prescribed form.

(2)

Submit completed application forms with a nonrefundable application fee and registration fee.

(3)

Submit a copy of documentation showing that the applicant has successfully passed either the AATI or ASE test.

(Ord. No. 91-25, § 1, 6-11-91; Ord. No. 2003-33, § 1, 9-23-03)